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Trump admin live updates: Trump, Schumer trade barbs over Senate nominations

The Senate voted on some of Trump's nominations before the August recess.

ByKevin Shalvey, Alexandra Hutzler, and Ivan Pereira

Last Updated: August 3, 2025, 9:44 PM EDT

The Senate on Saturday considered some of President Donald Trump's nominations before the August recess.

Earlier this week, Trump issued an executive order slapping tariffs on many of America's trading partners but the new duties are set to go into effect in seven days.

Trump also continues to face questions over his administration's handling of the Jeffrey Epstein files and his relationship with the accused sex trafficker.

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Here's how the news is developing.

Jul 28, 2025, 9:44 AM EDT

Trump says he is 'not interested in talking' to Putin

President Donald Trump said he has "always gotten along" with Russian President Vladimir Putin, but on Monday, he said he is "not interested in talking" to him.

"Russia could be so rich right now. But instead, they spend everything on war. I really thought this was going to end. Every time I think it's going to end, he kills people," Trump said.

President Donald Trump meets with British Prime Minister Keir Starmer at Trump Turnberry golf club, July 28, 2025 in Turnberry, Scotland.
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Earlier on Monday, Trump said he would reduce the 50-day window for Russia to agree to a peace deal with Ukraine.

Jul 28, 2025, 9:37 AM EDT

Trump says Powell 'has to' cut interest rates

While meeting British Prime Minister Keir Starmer, President Donald Trump said Fed Chair Jerome Powell "has to" cut interest rates.

"He should cut. A smart person should cut," Trump said.

This comes after Trump visited the Federal Reserve on Thursday, repeating calls for lower interest rates while standing alongside Powell.

President Donald Trump meets British Prime Minister Keir Starmer, on the day of a bilateral meeting at Trump Turnberry resort in Turnberry, Scotland, July 28, 2025.
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Jul 28, 2025, 9:21 AM EDT

Trump on Gaza: 'We have to get the kids fed'

President Donald Trump said he and British Prime Minister Keir Starmer discussed Gaza as they met in Turnberry, Scotland.

Trump repeated his comments on how much the U.S. has given in aid to the region and pushed claims that Hamas has been intercepting the food. "But we're prepared to help. We want to help. It's a terrible situation," Trump said.

"Before we do anything, we have to get the kids fed," the president said.

PHOTO: British Prime Minister Keir Starmer and President Donald Trump meet for bilateral talks at Trump Turnberry golf club, July 28, 2025 in Turnberry, Scotland. — British Prime Minister Keir Starmer and President Donald Trump meet for bilateral talks at Trump Turnberry golf club, July 28, 2025, in Turnberry, Scotland.
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Jul 28, 2025, 9:17 AM EDT

Trump sets new deadline for Russia on Ukraine war amid sanctions threat

After saying earlier on Monday he would reduce the 50-day window he gave Russia to agree to a peace deal with Ukraine or face severe sanctions, President Donald Trump set a new timeline.

"I'm going to make a new deadline of about 10 or 12 days from today. There's no reason in waiting," the president said while taking questions in a bilateral meeting with British Prime Minister Keir Starmer in Scotland.

"I want to be generous, but we just don't see any progress being made," Trump added.